dress rehearsal

Some of the long list for the Quadrant exhibition at this time. Assembled only to give me an idea as to what's missing (neeed more greens for one)so I can complete the last 9 bottles hence poor layout for photographic purposes. Marquette bowls have glazed well and their larger cousins, presently in the bisque, should provide a good counterpoint to the tall forms.

More bottles

Exhibition quality at last

Finally - these three suitable for exhibition. More to come. Photos a bit dark.

Moon pots resurrected

These were originally made and glazed ages ago but suffered in a kiln breakdown. The second one from left was refired using a white talc glaze but it wasn't improved. Last week before consigning them to the bin, I threw them in a raku firing as is. Surprisingly quite interesting.

new new bottles

These were made last week - I am trying to reconcile bottle height with more appropriate neck height to prevent distortions in the final fire. It is a fine balanace with making the forms extravagent and yet successful without collapse. It has been a long experiment. Another 3 to finish in this group and still more to make before I can select for my final exhibition. Pressure!

New series cont

Still some work to do (photos not great either) but getting there. The bottles are brighter than these pics show.

New series